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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)

Movie ★ 7.8 94 min

Drama War History

When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.

Mark Herman Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 7, 2008
Runtime
94 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$12.5M
Box office
$20.4M
IMDb
tt0914798
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English, German
Studio
BBC Film, Miramax, Heyday Films

Themes

Cast

Asa Butterfield Asa Butterfield Bruno Vera Farmiga Vera Farmiga Mother David Thewlis David Thewlis Father Jack Scanlon Jack Scanlon Shmuel Amber Beattie Amber Beattie Gretel Rupert Friend Rupert Friend Lieutenant Kotler David Hayman David Hayman Pavel Sheila Hancock Sheila Hancock Grandma Richard Johnson Richard Johnson Grandpa Cara Horgan Cara Horgan Maria Jim Norton Jim Norton Herr Liszt Zac Mattoon O'Brien Leon Domonkos Németh Martin Henry Kingsmill Karl Zsuzsa Holl Berlin Cook László Áron László Áron Lars Charlie Baker Charlie Baker Palm Court Singer Iván Verebély Iván Verebély Meinberg

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas about?
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
Who directed The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was directed by Mark Herman.
Who stars in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas stars Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Jack Scanlon.
When was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas released?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a 2008 drama, war, history film.
Where can I watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
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